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  • Collection ID WLA2002.34
  • Creator Names Mundelein College.
  • Title Mundelein College History Project records 1994-2002.
  • Physical description .25 linear feet.
  • Collection arrangement Series 1: Administration, 1997-2002 and Series 2: Audiovisual, 2001-2002; arranged alphabetically.
  • Biographical or Historical Note In 1997, the Gannon Center for Women and Leadership of Loyola University Chicago sponsored the creation of a collection of historical essays about Mundelein College, the last four-year womens college in Illinois. The school, founded by the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, lasted sixty one years, from 1930 to 1991. The co-directors of the book project included Sr. Ann Harrington, BVM and Prudence Moylan and other participating members included Paula Pfeffer, Sr. Joan Frances Crowley, BVM, Sr. Mary DeCock, BVM, and Sr. Carolyn Farrell, BVM.
  • Collection summary The bulk of the records relate to the creation of the book including contracts, authors, publication, research, and publicity. Additional material includes limited audio-visuals: photographs, video and audio recording of a book discussion held at Loyola University Chicago.
  • Access and usage restrictions Some restrictions may apply.
  • Finding Aids Note Finding aid available in repository; folder level.
  • Location of Other Archival Materials Note See also the Mundelein College collection, Sr. Carolyn Farrell, BVM papers, Ann Harrington, BVM papers, Prudence Moylan papers, and Mundelein College Oral Histories held at the Women and Leadersip Archives.
  • Names
    • Mundelein College Archives.
    • Mundelein College.
    • Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Dubuque, Iowa)
    • Loyola University of Chicago. Women and Leadership Archives.
  • Subjects
    • Catholic women's colleges.
    • Catholic universities and colleges.